RPX Method: Client Centred Approach to Retraining Motor Control

The workshop is designed to introduce Exercise Physiologists to the Real Performance Exercise Method (RPX) as a tool for teaching all forms of exercises. The RPX method is a holistic approach that integrates the understanding of Neuroplasticity and the principles of Positive Psychology to create a Client Cantered Approach to motor control learning.

The focus is on creating an environment of learning that is slightly stressful but safe, this is to encourage the client to engage their problem solving skills to aide them in identifying their own restrictions of movement and why it is occurring. We explore how the brain can change through the use of Positive and Negative Re-enforcers to establish new patterns and how we can prepare the brain to better adapt to unforeseen forces placed upon it during performance.

The concept of creating stability throughout the body by improving mobility will be explored. The roll of emotions, poor posture, fascia, motor control, stress and perception of pain will be examined in regards to how they can restrict movement. Participants will learn to identify faulty or inefficient movement patterns and understand how Slow Movement Eccentric training, as well as, the use of Balance Training can effectively enhance motor learning and improve movement and overall performance.
Presented by Thomas Roman:
Thomas Roman:

M.Ed. University of Georgia

BA Michigan State University

Diploma Pilates

Certificate IV Personal Trainer

IKO Karate Black Belt

Tom has over 30 years experience working in the fitness industry. He has taught everything from Step, Pump, and Aerobics to Pilates group classes. Tom developed a Fitness Australia and ESSA Accredited Course “Client-Centred Approach to Retraining Motor Control.” This course explores how the brain learns and how this knowledge can be used to teach movement skills. This method is used as the foundation for teaching all types of movement tools such as SUFSET, Pilates Studio equipment, Suspension, Vertical and Incline Training for professionals in the Fitness Industry who are focusing on Functional Movement Training. This method has been used by Physiotherapy practices in New Zealand, South Africa and Australia. He is the founder of two successful studios in Sydney that specialize in Functional Movement Training for diverse populations for over 14 years.